Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. It is designed to address skill gaps in the U.S. workforce while ensuring wage standards to protect both U.S. and H-1B workers. Employers must certify that they will pay H-1B workers wages equal to or greater than those of similarly qualified U.S. employees or the prevailing local wage.
The average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States in 2024 stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%. Locally, employers across all industries located within the Wyandotte Times publication area submitted 103 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 100%.
While the Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings with 61 petitions, representing 59.2% of all submissions in the Wyandotte Times publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 27 petitions and represented 26.2% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Construction sector in the Wyandotte Times publication area saw a 100% increase in the number of H-1B petitions during 2024.
The United States admits around 1 million legal immigrants annually, most of whom receive permanent residence (green cards) through family sponsorship or employment-based visas. In 2023, about 1.2 million immigrants were granted green cards, a return to pre-pandemic levels. Temporary visa programs, such as the H-1B for highly skilled workers and H-2A for seasonal agricultural workers, also play a critical role in filling workforce needs.
Public opinion on immigration varies, with 46% of Americans favoring maintaining current legal immigration levels, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. Additionally, 42% believe that highly skilled workers, such as scientists, doctors, and programmers, should be prioritized for legal immigration, compared to 25% who prioritize workers filling labor shortages and 19% who emphasize family sponsorship. Despite this, family sponsorship remains the most common path to permanent residency, accounting for 63% of green cards issued in 2023.
The data in this article comes from the H-1B Employer Data Hub provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). While USCIS strives for accuracy, manual data entry and errors on paper forms submitted by applicants or petitioners may result in discrepancies in employer names, tax IDs, locations, or other details.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services | 61 | 59.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 27 | 26.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Medical Cente | Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance | 61 | 100% | 0% |
| The University of Kansas Physician | Health Care and Social Assistance | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| The University of Kansas Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Airfixture, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Kansas Health System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Unified School District No 500 | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nova Green Recycling, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Xenotech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ticket Attendant, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Family Conservancy | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Streetcar Healthcare, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Qin'S Buffalo, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hoss & Brown Engineers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Forensic Medical of Kansas, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Epiq Ediscovery Solutions LS, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BSD Creative Solutions, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Berkel and Company Contractors, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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